West Ridge Care Center
Cedar Rapids, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165567) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (319) 390-3367 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
West Ridge Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
West Ridge Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.33 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.9%.
West Ridge Care Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported to CMS. The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
West Ridge Care Center is a 60-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, with an average of 50.9 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been certified for Medicare and Medicaid participation since 2006.
According to CMS Care Compare, West Ridge Care Center holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 5 stars, quality measure rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 4.33 hours per resident per day, including about 0.80 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show zero fines (num_fines: 0, total_fines: $0.00) and no payment denials on file for this facility — no federal fines on record.
CMS data provided for this profile does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for West Ridge Care Center. No chain affiliation or recent ownership change (within the last 12 months) is indicated in the data provided.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should verify current details directly with the facility and cross-check the latest information on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and data are updated periodically. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
West Ridge Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, West Ridge Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.33 hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 33.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for West Ridge Care Center.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
West Ridge Care Center has 60 certified beds and an average of 50.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 2006.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall star rating; West Ridge Care Center scores 5, 5, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 3193903367 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 3193903367 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest official data for West Ridge Care Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165567?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.